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Batch 4 Gen-AI and Agentic-AI integrated

AI Officer Programme

Lead Enterprise AI Transformation
  • Global AI Strategy - Kellogg Executive Education
  • Applied AI Learning - IIM Kozhikode
  • Executive Networking - On-Campus at IIM Kozhikode
  • Expert Masterclasses - Industry Leaders
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Programme Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from a buzzword to a business reality in record time. As
organisations across the globe embrace AI and generative AI (GenAI), Indian enterprises are
uniquely positioned to lead with context, scale and innovation. Despite concerns, 82% of tech
leaders plan to increase their AI investment over the next year (source: EY). The AI Officer
Programme by IIM Kozhikode, with an online certificate course from Kellogg Executive Education
empowers leaders to translate AI and generative AI (GenAI) potential into meaningful business
action.

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Highlights - IIM Kozhikode

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Weekly sessions with success coach


Weekly live-online sessions* to support, guide and accelerate your learning

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Certification from IIM Kozhikode


Certificate of completion from IIM Kozhikode, #3 B-School in India (NIRF 2025)

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Networking at the IIM Kozhikode campus


Network with diverse peers and faculty during the optional 1-day campus immersion

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A Capstone Project


Work on guided capstone project to build personalised AI playbook

IIMK Highlights Live-online sessions

Hands-on Activity-led Learning


Multiple learning activities for strategic hands-on experience

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Select live sessions by industry experts and faculty


Gain cutting-edge insights from industry leaders and faculty

notes: - For the on-campus networking session, participants will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements and is optional to attend. - *This is primarily a self-paced online programme, supplemented with select live sessions led by industry experts and faculty. Participants get the opportunity to interact, discuss, and clarify doubts with a dedicated success coach (an industry expert) through weekly live online sessions.

Highlights - Kellogg Executive Education

AI Strategies for Business Transformation certificate from Kellogg Executive Education is a immersive program that offers you a multi-dimensional learning experience. It includes:

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Live Faculty Session

Engage in select live session/s with a globally recognized AI practitioner and consultant

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Peer Learning

Connect with cohort peers to exchange your ideas and gain new perspectives

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Cutting-Edge Curriculum

Leverage a curriculum that seamlessly integrates gen AI and agentic AI insights into core modules

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Case Studies

Analyze case studies from diverse industries to gain strategic and practical insights into various functions

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Real-World Industry Examples

Examine industry cases to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and their practical applications.

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Frameworks and Principles

Explore sustainable practical frameworks and principles designed to drive gen AI strategy across functions and industries

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Capstone Project

Create a strategy that serves as a roadmap to implement AI initiatives

Kellogg Highlights Weekly Office Hours

Weekly Office Hours

Interact with a dedicated program leader to align your program journey with learning goals.

Kellogg Highlights Inclusive Learning

Inclusive Learning

Accelerate your career with a program designed for everyone, no prerequisites or technical expertise required

Note: The programme highlights are subject to change as per programme requirements by Kellogg Executive Education without prior notice

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Impact of AI Implementation

While the AI wave rapidly sweeps across businesses worldwide, frontline leaders are faced with the critical task of turning this technological disruption into manageable on-the-ground innovations. How do you channel the transformative potential of AI into concrete actions your teams can implement?

44%

Improved decision making
SOURCE: Forbes Report 2024

53%

Decreased response time
SOURCE: Forbes Report 2024

48%

Mistake avoidance
SOURCE: Forbes Report 2024

42%

Streamline job processes
SOURCE: Forbes Report 2024

59%

Cost saving expected
SOURCE: Forbes Report 2024

Who Is This Programme For?

  • Technology leaders and managers who, as leaders of AI adoption and innovation, are expected to translate AI strategies into actionable plans

  • Strategic business leaders who are tasked with leading AI-powered business models and strategies

  • Data science and analytics professionals seeking broader understanding of AI strategy and business applications to transition from technical to strategic leadership roles

Note:

  • Best suited for senior leaders and professionals, both business and technology-oriented, who aim to lead AI transformation and apply AI strategically. The programme focuses on implementation and business impact rather than coding or algorithm development, equipping participants to identify AI opportunities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and align transformation with organizational goals.

  • No prior coding knowledge is required for this programme

Programme Modules - by IIM Kozhikode

The programme is tailor-made for senior professionals and executives who are keen to kick-start digital transformation initiatives that innovate with AI, Machine Learning and GenAI.

  • AI In Everyday Applications

  • Evolution of AI: Key Milestones

  • Machine Learning: A Deep Dive

  • Understanding Deep Learning

  • The Power of Generative AI

  • The AI Spectrum: Understanding AI in Context

  • Leading the AI Transformation Revolution

  • The Three Phases of AI Maturity

  • Getting Started with AI

  • Building Momentum Phase

  • Embedding AI into Organizational DNA

  • Seven Pillars for AI Success: Introduction

  • Linking AI with Business Strategy

  • Defining AI Objectives

  • Scaling AI Adoption

  • Data: AI's Foundation

  • Driving AI Development

  • Building AI Processes

  • AI Talent and Teams

  • The Seven Pillars: A Reflection

  • AI Playbook and Maturity Framework: The Essentials

  • Practical Application of the AI Playbook

  • Tailoring the Playbook to AI Maturity Level

  • The AI Maturity Assessment

  • AI Transformation: Leveraging the Playbook Framework

  • Challenges in AI-led Transformation

  • Strategic Insights for AI Implementation

  • The Evolution of Generative AI

  • Generative AI in Action

  • Overcoming Challenges in Generative AI

  • The Transformative Future of Generative AI

  • Generative AI: Driving Future Productivity

  • NLP and Leadership Communication

  • Transforming Customer Service with AI

  • Human-AI Collaboration in Customer Service

  • Mastering AI: The Art of Effective Prompting

  • The PROMPTER Framework: Crafting AI Prompts for Precision

  • Building Strong AI Prompts: Prequel, Requirements and Objective

  • Personalizing AI Prompts: Me, Persona and Task

  • Refining AI Outputs: Example and Reporting Format

  • Tailoring LLMs with Prompt Engineering

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generations (RAG): Keeping AI Knowledge Up To Date

  • Maximizing AI Potential: Combining Prompt Engineering and RAG

  • Fine-Tuning AI: Teaching Models to Think Like Experts

  • Pre-Training AI: When to Build Model from Scratch

  • Unlocking AI's Full Potential: Strategies for Effective Customization

  • Classic AI vs GenAI in Marketing

  • Customer Segmentation and Targeting with AI

  • AI in Campaign Optimization

  • AI in Marketing Analytics and Attribution

  • AI in Pricing and Promotion Strategies

  • AI-Driven Product Recommendations

  • Summary: Classic AI's Role in Marketing

  • GenAI in Content Creation

  • GenAI for Personalization at Scale

  • GenAI in Customer Interaction and Support

  • GenAI in Market Research and Analytics

  • GenAI in Multilingual and Localization Capabilities

  • The Future of GenAI in Marketing

  • AI for Finance and Risk Management: Introduction

  • Enhancing Financial Planning and Analytics

  • Optimizing Financial Operations

  • Innovations in Treasury and Investments Management

  • Modernizing Financial Control and Reporting

  • Data-Driven Corporate Strategy

  • Transforming Investor Relations

  • Transforming Risk Management with AI

  • Redefining Credit Risk Strategies

  • Navigating Market Risk in Real-Time

  • Proactive Strategies for Operational Risk

  • Managing Compliance in a Complex World

  • Strengthening Cybersecurity Resilience

  • AI in Risk Management: Key Takeaways

  • Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management

  • Transforming Demand Forecasting with AI

  • AI in Inventory Optimization

  • AI-Powered Supply Chain Optimization

  • AI-Driven Production Planning and Scheduling

  • AI-Driven Risk Management and Resilience

  • Generative AI in Supply Chain Documentation

  • Generative AI in Supplier Communication

  • Generative AI in Customer Communication

  • Generative AI in Procurement

  • Generative AI in Supply Chain Analytics

  • AI in Manufacturing Supply Chains

  • AI’s Role in Retail Supply Chains

  • AI: The Lifeline of Healthcare Supply Chains

  • AI in Automotive Supply Chains

  • AI in Consumer Goods Supply Chains

  • AI's Role in Electronics Supply Chains

  • AI's Role in Transforming Supply Chains

  • AI in Research and Design: Introduction

  • AI in Design

  • AI in Research

  • Challenges and Limitations of AI in Design and Research

  • The Future of AI in Design and Research

  • Introduction to AI in HR, Legal, and Other Domains

  • AI in HR

  • AI in Legal

  • AI in Other Specialised Domains

  • Challenges and Considerations

  • The Future of AI in HR, Legal, and Other Domains

  • Introduction to AI-Driven Business Models

  • Established AI-Driven Business Models

  • Emerging and Future AI-Driven Business Models

  • The Road Ahead for AI-Driven Business Models

  • Introduction to Responsible AI

  • AI Governance

  • AI Ethics

  • AI Compliance

  • Responsible AI: Challenges and Opportunities

  • Responsible AI Implementation

  • Future of Responsible AI

  • Responsible AI: Key Takeaways

  • Future Trends in AI: Introduction

  • Tracing AI’s Evolution: Past to Present

  • Current and Emerging AI Capabilities

  • Future Applications: Reimagining Industries Through AI

  • Misuse of AI

  • Geopolitical, Economic, and Societal Impact of AI

  • Future Trends in AI: Conclusion

  • Contextualise Your Learning

  • Create A Strategic Roadmap

  • Leverage The 7- Pillars Of AI Playbook

  • Evaluate Your Organisation's AI Maturity

  • Identify Key Areas Of Improvement

  • Build An Actionable AI Strategy

Note: Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours.

What You Will Learn in the AI Strategies for Business Transformation Program?

The AI Strategies for Business Transformation program adopts a holistic approach to harnessing the full spectrum of AI technologies for unlocking business value. Each module combines interactive discussions, engaging try-it activities and practical assignments to ensure participants can seamlessly translate knowledge into impactful, actionable strategies.

  • Articulate the evolution of AI from traditional to generative for a specific use case​.

  • Discuss the trade-offs of using prediction and creation models.

  • Develop a roadmap for an AI initiative business case using the AI Canvas framework.

  • Articulate where and how gen AI and agentic AI enhance customer experience across touchpoints.

  • Identify automation/AI use cases for internal marketing, sales, and customer support functions.

  • Apply the jobs-to-be-done (JTBD) framework to map AI and gen AI tools to the key deliverables for marketing, sales, and customer service.

  • Identify personal hesitations and limitations for using AI and machine learning tools for certain job functions.

  • Design a personalized customer engagement strategy using gen AI tools.

  • Analyze current use cases for AI-powered robotics and autonomous systems in improving efficiency.

  • Create a conceptual hypothesis based on data sources within a case analysis​.

  • Identify focus points to further analyze a case analysis utilizing data exploration​.

  • Explore the role of key data variables in determining the predictability of failure within a case analysis.​

  • Apply gen AI to the Enerwind case study​.

  • Explore how gen AI is automating HR, finance, and IT functions, from drafting contracts to managing payroll.

  • Identify HR functions that can be optimized by AI.

  • Utilize the JTBD framework to identify the pain points and future needs of HR functions.

  • Explore AI automation tools that can be used to optimize HR functions and pain points.

  • Develop a memo addressed to the chief HR officer that summarizes your identified functions and AI recommendations.

  • Discuss how gen AI is being applied across key industries, including healthcare, retail, and financial services.

  • Discover how gen AI is reshaping product design, diagnostics, and personalized financial services.

  • Develop a vertical-specific AI strategy for a chosen industry​.

  • Explore the ethical considerations and IP challenges in AI-generated content.

  • Analyze the examples showcasing how AI is revolutionizing creative industries by co-creating with humans in media & entertainment, fashion, and advertising.​

  • Create a gen AI-powered product story for a brand.

  • Recognize the principles and best practices for AI governance to ensure responsible use.

  • Explore how organizations are moving toward zero-touch enterprise models. ​

  • Apply AI CMM to an organization of your choice.​

  • Understand the broader societal impact of AI, including labor markets, policy, and ethics.

  • Explore how businesses can leverage AI for social good while addressing the challenges it brings.

  • Discuss the future of work in an AI-powered world, including the role of human-AI collaboration.

  • Create an AI strategy memo addressed to the CEO of your chosen organization using the program’s strategies and frameworks.

Note: modules are subject to change as per program requirements by Kellogg Executive Education without prior notice.

Capstone Project - Kellogg Executive Education

The project in Kellogg Executive Education's certificate would provide an opportunity to gain practical expertise in building AI capabilities, ensuring ethical governance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive success. It ​will empower you to deliver measurable outcomes, including revenue growth, enhanced customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency, and position your organization to thrive in an AI-driven future.​ ​For this project, you will, assume the role of a manager responsible for an AI project; you will craft a comprehensive "Memo to the CEO" that: ​

  • Synthesizes insights to create a list of JTBD and pain points, organized by department or function

  • Includes a data governance framework for the client that will form the foundation for the AI initiatives ​

  • Presents a business case for each high-value AI use case using the AI Canvas 2.0

Capstone Project - IIM Kozhikode

Apply your learning to a real-world organizational context. Acting as an AI consultant, you’ll assess your organization’s AI maturity, identify key gaps, and design a transformation roadmap that drives measurable business impact.

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Part A: Assess AI Maturity


Evaluate your organization’s readiness using a structured diagnostic framework.

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Part B: Develop a Transformation Roadmap


Outline actionable steps to advance AI capabilities across functions.

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Part C: Present Strategic Recommendations


Deliver a concise, board-ready presentation to make a compelling case for AI transformation.

Learning Outcomes

This cutting-edge programme is designed to empower you to harness the true value of AI inaction, going beyond theory to understand AI holistically, including its impact on the economy, workplace culture, processes and systems in place in your organisation.

Learning Outcomes Develop and Articulate

Develop and Articulate a Contextually Relevant AI Strategy:

Formulate AI strategies that are sensitive to the Indian business landscape, regulatory environment, and cultural context, while also aligning with global best practices.

Learning Outcomes Lead and Manage

Lead and Manage AI Transformation Initiatives in Diverse Organisational Settings:

Drive AI adoption across various organisational structures, considering both Indian and global perspectives on change management.

Learning Outcomes Evaluate and Apply

Evaluate and Apply Appropriate AI Technologies and Methodologies Across Indian and Global Industries:

Select and implement suitable AI solutions for specific industry challenges, drawing on both Indian and international case studies.

Learning Outcomes Navigate the Ethical

Navigate the Ethical, Societal, and Regulatory Landscape of AI in India and Globally:

Understand and address the ethical implications of AI, with a focus on Indian-specific concerns and global best practices for responsible AI development and deployment.

Learning Outcomes Communicate Effectively

Communicate Effectively with Stakeholders on AI Matters in a Cross-Cultural Context:

Articulate the value and impact of AI to diverse audiences, including Indian and international stakeholders, using culturally sensitive communication strategies.

Learning Outcomes Build and Lead

Build and Lead High-Performing AI Teams with Diverse Perspectives:

Develop the skills to recruit, manage, and motivate AI talent from diverse backgrounds, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Learning Outcomes Drive Innovation

Drive Innovation and Identify Future Opportunities in AI for the Indian Market and Beyond:

Explore emerging AI trends and identify opportunities for creating competitive advantage in both the Indian and global markets.

Learning Outcomes Apply Practical AI

Apply Practical AI Skills Through a Capstone Project in an Industry-Specific Context with Global Relevance:

Demonstrate the ability to apply learned concepts to a real-world AI challenge that has implications for both the Indian and global markets.

Programme Director

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M. P. Sebastian

Professor, Information Systems, IIM Kozhikode

Professor Sebastian received both his masters degree and PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His research interests include AI, machine learning, cybersecurit...

Faculty - Kellogg Executive Education

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Mohanbir Sawhney

McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology; Clinical Professor of Marketing; Director of the Center for Research in Technology and Innovation

Mohanbir Sawhney is a globally recognized scholar, consultant, and speaker in innovation, modern marketing, and enterprise analytics. He has co-authored several management boo...

Testimonials

The high-quality content, well-paced assignments, and supportive success coach made for an exceptional learning experience.
Sathish Krishnan
Head - CRM
Gained a strong understanding of AI hierarchy and systems. Key takeaways included the seven pillars for AI adoption and practical insights into GenAI for customer service and risk management.
Seshadri Belur
Signalling Assessor & Principles Signalling Engineer
A valuable opportunity to deepen my understanding of AI. The course material, diverse participant experiences, and guidance from the success coach created a meaningful and practical learning environme...
Jayant Joshi
Technology Director
The program started with foundational AI concepts and delved into practically assessing organizational AI maturity. I particularly enjoyed studying the strategy frameworks and real-world examples acro...
Akrati Agarwal
Manager
A good course construct with relevant case studies and reference material from industry leaders. The real-world assignments were highly effective in reinforcing theoretical learnings.
Anuj Dhingra
Industry Principal
The programme delivered a strong, practical foundation in AI strategy, governance, and enterprise adoption, with clear, well-structured content and applied exercises that effectively bridged theory an...
Masooma Zehra Khan
Business Digital Change Manager
Programme Certificate by IIM Kozhikode

Programme Certificate by IIM Kozhikode

Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from IIM Kozhikode on successfully completing all evaluation components with a score of 70%.

We encourage you to attend all the sessions and make the best out of these learning experiences.

Note: The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Kozhikode reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice

Certificate - by Kellogg Executive Education

Certificate - by Kellogg Executive Education

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a verified digital certificate from Kellogg Executive Education. This programme is graded as pass or fail; you must achieve 80% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.

After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Kellogg Executive Education.

Note: This online certificate program does not grant academic credit or a degree from Kellogg School of Management.

Cutting-Edge Masterclasses by Industry Experts

Industry Expert Sessions AIO Role

AI-First Enterprise Strategy: Redefining Business with Autonomous Intelligence

Industry Expert Sessions AI conversation

GenAI and Agentic AI for Customer Experience: From Service to Anticipation

Industry Expert Sessions AI Playbook

Agentic AI for Autonomous Decision-Making & Scenario Simulation

Industry Expert Sessions AI First Organizations

Adaptive AI Ecosystems: Orchestrating Multi-Agent, Multi-System Intelligence

Industry Expert Sessions Crisis Management

Hands-on: Build an Enterprise RAG + LangGraph Workflow using APIs (Hugging Face / Gemini)

Industry Expert Sessions Stakeholder Management

AI Agents in Action: Unlocking Opportunities in Customer & Market Data (OpenAI + Dify / n8n)

Industry Expert Sessions AI Leaders

Responsible Autonomy & AI Risk Governance in Decision-Making

Note: The masterclass topics by industry experts are subject to change as per programme requirement without any prior notice.

Few of the Industry Examples Covered in the Programme

Learn how these brands leverage AI solutions for personalisation & demand generation

Understand how these institutions optimised financial operations and risk management with GenAI

Explore how these brands optimised inventory management and demand forecasting with AI

Learn how these brands use AI in product design and research

Deep dive into how these tools are revolutionising HRM, legal processes and other tasks across specialised domains

Examine how these healthcare organisations collaborated with non-profits to optimise scheduling in the radiology department

Explore how these brands use AI virtual assistants to understand customer questions, provide answers and help complete actions

Note: All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply anyaffiliation with or endorsement by them.

Case Studies

Case studies serve as powerful tools to bridge the gap between theory and practical application. This programme offers real-world scenarios to provide actionable insights into how organisations translate AI-driven insights into impactful business strategies.

Enerwind

Step into the shoes of Bahwan Cybertek's consulting team and make critical decisions to implement predictive maintenance solutions for a wind farm operator. Work through crucial decisions facing the leadership of a wind energy organisation, Enerwind, as they consider the application of machine learning to improve predictive maintenance for wind turbines.

Prairie Community Bank

Assume that you are the engagementmanager at Ainstein Partners, responsiblefor the Prairie Community Bank AI project,and complete a comprehensive overviewof your AI implementation plan that willbe presented in the form of a memo to thebank's CEO.

Proven Frameworks and Future-Proof Principles - Kellogg Executive Education

Rapid advancements in AI require organisations to utilise frameworks and principles that stand the test of time while adapting to innovation. This programme offers sustainable methodologies designed to align with the dynamic nature of AI technologies.

Map enterprise-wide opportunities for GenAI and surface initiatives with the greatest potential for business impact.

Learn and apply the AI CMM to develop enterprise AI capabilities in a phased and systematic manner.

Learn the stages of the customer experience DNA framework:

  • Customer action: Discover, learn, evaluate, buy, engage and advocate

  • Organisation Action: Reach, acquire, convert, develop, retain and bond

Apply the seven-step approach to frame and communicate critical aspects of a GenAI initiative.

Understand the principles of responsible AI and how to govern AI projects to drive responsible and ethical outcomes.

Industry Relevant AI and Generative AI Tools Covered

Note:-All product and company names mentioned in this material are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Their use does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.-The use case or application of tools showcased in this material are covered in pre-recorded videos.-The Generative AI tools are optional and provided solely for self-study and do not come with any assistance.-No live sessions/support will be provided for demo videos.

Frequently Asked Questions

This programme combines the flexibility of self-paced online learning with select live lectures led by industry experts and faculty. Participants also benefit from a dedicated Program Leader (Success Coach), an experienced industry professional, who provides guidance, answers questions, and helps clarify doubts during weekly interactive live sessions. This ensures you receive both personalised support and practical insights throughout your learning journey.

IIM Kozhikode Certification Criteria: Participants must successfully complete all evaluation components by IIM Kozhikode with minimum pass marks and meet the requisite 75% minimum attendance criteria to obtain Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode. Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite 75% attendance will be awarded a Participation Certificate by IIM Kozhikode.

Kellogg Executive Education Certification Criteria: Participants must successfully complete all requirements of respective modules and must receive a passing score of 80% to obtain the certificate of completion by Kellogg Executive Education for the online course.

No, this AI officer programme doesn’t include alumni status.

Upon successful completion of modules by IIM Kozhikode, you will receive a digital completion certificate by IIM Kozhikode.

Upon successful completion of this AI officer course of Kellogg Executive Education, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.

For the modules by IIM Kozhikode, access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials will be available for the programme duration only. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants as per the terms of agreement.

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